Richard Batterton
Richard Batterton | |
|---|---|
| 38th Mayor of Denver | |
| In office 1959–1963 | |
| Preceded by | Will Nicholson |
| Succeeded by | Tom Currigan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 5, 1905 Petersburg, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | July 1978 (aged 72) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Richard Yates Batterton (November 5, 1905 – July 1978) was an American politician who served as the mayor of Denver, Colorado from 1959 to 1963.[1][2] He is to date the last Republican to serve as Mayor of Denver.
References
- ^ "History of the Office of the Mayor". City and County of Denver. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
- ^ "Richard Y. Batterton Papers". The Denver Public Library - Western History/Genealogy Department. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
